Wave device could deliver clean energy to thousands of homes
A wave energy technology is being developed that could help generate low-cost electricity for thousands of houses.
Feb 12, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
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Software
Google Maps AR navigation will help city pedestrians
A new headline-hummer for Google is revelation that Google Maps is to show up in AR mode. Stay tuned. Eventually. It's being tested at the moment by select users.
Computer Sciences
IBM says AI debate loss is still a win
IBM conceded Tuesday its artificial intelligence-powered Project Debater lost a competition to a human debate champion but said the experience was an important milestone in efforts to get computers to master human language.
Feb 12, 2019
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Engineering
Teaching self-driving cars to predict pedestrian movement
By zeroing in on humans' gait, body symmetry and foot placement, University of Michigan researchers are teaching self-driving cars to recognize and predict pedestrian movements with greater precision than current technologies.
Feb 12, 2019
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Frankfurt airport working on flying taxis
The operator of Frankfurt's international airport says it is developing a concept for electric air taxi services.
Feb 12, 2019
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Engineering
Selfies to self-diagnosis: Algorithm 'amps up' smartphones to diagnose disease
Accessible, connected, and computationally powerful, smartphones aren't just for "selfies" anymore. They have emerged as powerful evaluation tools capable of diagnosing medical conditions in point-of-care settings. Smartphones ...
Feb 12, 2019
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Robotics
Using laser beams for communication and coordination of spacecraft swarms
Swarms of small spacecraft could have a variety of interesting applications, particularly in terms of Earth observation, global positioning and communications. Compared to large spacecraft, small spacecraft provide greater ...
Robotics
Rent-a-robot for laundry help? That's the plan in Japan
Japan-based startup Mira Robotics has some statistics in mind. By 2035, said the company, 1 in 3 Japanese citizens will be elderly. Other parts of the globe will be facing low birthrates and aging populations too. Mira Robotics ...
